NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 40601

KY · Population: 51,579

B+
71/100
77
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 40601

Zip code 40601 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 51,579 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $63,296 and home values around $185,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$63,296
Home Value
$185,000
Rent
$901/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
31%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).